Before you apply

Find out what type of residence permit you need, e.g. in connection with work, studies, family immigration or to stay in Norway as an au pair. You will find information on the different types of residence permit on UDI’s website.

In order to apply for a residence permit to Norway from the United States you must either be a citizen of the US or have a residence permit in the US. You must have had the residence permit for at least six months before you can apply for a residence permit to Norway.

In the United States applicants for visa or residence permits submit their application at (a) visa application center(s) run by the external service provider VFS Global.